Ford Sierra

4-Door

Second-Hand Ford Sierra

Used Ford Sierra
Launched in 1982 under the slogan 'Man and machine in perfect harmony', the Ford Sierra was met with a mixed reception to begin with. There were three and five-door hatchbacks at launch, estates came a little later. Saloons (officially called Sapphire) were added to the range in 1987. Specialist versions included the sporty XR4i, the powerful RS Cosworth and a four-wheel drive XR4x4 version. Aside from the four-wheel drive versions, Sierras were rear-wheel drive, based on the Cortina and therefore relatively simple mechanically. A facelift in 1987 saw a redesigned front end with the indicators relocated from the bumpers to the wings. Production ended in 1993 when the car was replaced by the Mondeo.

What You Get
As usual with Fords, there's a plethora of trim levels and you can get everything from a humble family hatch to a sports car. Engines ranged from 1.3-litre petrol fours up to 2.9-litre V6s and there are a few 1.8 turbo diesels around too. Late models are quite well equipped with decent stereos – cassette of course – and electric windows. Many cars had sunroofs fitted from new. The cockpit is well laid out with everything close to hand and the front seats are comfortable and supportive.

How it Drives
The used Ford Sierra was the last of the mass-produced rear-drive family cars. Compared to its front-drive contemporaries like the Vauxhall Cavalier it always handled quite well. It will cope well with motorways and A-roads and provide a comfortable, relaxed drive. Considering how long they’ve been around, second-hand Ford Sierras do most things quite well. They’ll make a great buy for anyone who is looking to get their hands on an absolute classic.